The final stop on our 9-day Italy trip was spending 24 hours in Milan! A wonderful city in northern Italy, Milan had lots of culture and a sophisticated vibe. After hiking in Cinque Terre the week before, it was refreshing to stay at the Marriott and have regular access to air conditioning. These are the … Continue reading
I’ve fallen in love with so many of the amazing picnic parks in Paris! It’s impossible to decide on just one favorite, so I’ve compiled a list of my favorite 10 picnic-worthy parks in Paris! Picnicking aka the “pique-nique” in Paris is the national sport of Parisians during the summer. Upon arriving to the city, … Continue reading
Cinque Terre is a collection of five towns on the western Italian coast: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Originally former fishing towns, the Cinque Terre coast has slowly transformed into a hiking and beach destination. Despite being full of visitors from all over the world, we immediately fell in love with our … Continue reading
With my Firenze Card in hand and several tours scheduled, I was ready to take on Florence! A visit to the heart of the Renaissance art movement was our next stop on our 9-day in Italy trip. The Tuscan city did not disappoint! Give yourself plenty of time to explore Florence. There is so much … Continue reading
To avoid tourists in Venice, Italy is hard but not impossible. The natural beauty of Venice is overwhelming with medieval streets, painted houses, and over 118 islands connected by hundreds of bridges crossing turquoise blue water. The island city was a wonderful place to launch my 9-day trip in Italy. I’m a passionate traveler seriously … Continue reading
Whether you call it Uptown or the Galleria Area (like us OG Houstonians), boy have we got a staycation idea for you! It includes: shopping (duh), seafood, rosé all day, and more! Here’s our Houston Galleria Area Staycation Guide! Stay: Hotel Derek Maybe a year or so back, Hotel Derek underwent some renovations. Now, the … Continue reading
If you’re looking for the best brunch in Paris, you’re in luck! Paris offers a whole plethora of awesome brunch places that will make your mouth water. Granted the Parisian brunch concept is a bit different from the US. You’ll find more buffets and hardly any mimosas. Nevertheless, the weekend brunch hype is real. Get … Continue reading
What better place to learn French than in Paris? One of my goals when moving to France for the summer was to learn French, and I was able to do that with French classes at the Accord French Language School in Paris! Continue reading
I’ve found the best museum in Paris. It’s off the beaten track and it’s more amazing than you might think: The Foundation Louis Vuitton. Despite the fashion house name, the museum houses temporary exhibits of modern and contemporary art. The location, the building, the exhibits, and the events are so incredibly inspirational! Here’s why I’m … Continue reading
Did I plan this trip after seeing an Instagram post by Travel & Leisure? Maybe. Was it worth it? Absolutely! A visit to the Gorges du Verdon or the Verdon Gorge aka the Grand Canyon of France is stunning, beautiful, and well worth the winding cliff drives. While you can shrink this trip into a … Continue reading